Subject: Elective, Second Language

American Sign Language 2

Course Type: Standard High School

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Credits: 1.0

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Course Description

American Sign Language 2 builds on the foundation established in American Sign Language 1. This course uses useful educational enhancements, such as short video-based illustrations of various signs as well as reinforcing lecture videos, in order to help students confidently communicate in ASL. This course also increases students’ awareness of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community by covering topics such as accessibility regulations, assistive technologies, deaf history, and deaf perceptions.

Textbook: American Sign Language 2 - © Excel Education Systems, Inc. - 2023

Course Objectives

Learn advanced communication in American Sign Language

Perform signs related to daily routines, leisure activities, trips, conflict resolution, and more

Describe important aspects of Deaf heritage, Deaf culture, and the Deaf community

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Course Contents

Module TitleModule Topic(s)
Introduction to ASL 2
Modifiers - Morphemes and Classifiers
Developments in ASL
Education & Culture in ASL
Emergency Situations
Leisure Activities
Restoring Healing
Daily Routine
Deaf History
Looking at the Hearing World While Deaf
Body Movements
Grammar
Art & Culture Within the Deaf Community
Outdoor Activities

Recommended Prerequisites

American Sign Language 1

Credits: 1.0

Course Type: Standard High School

Course Subject: Elective, Second Language

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